LOCTITE CAT B97
Harmonization Code : 8529.90 | Parts solely or principally used for TV, radio, and transmission
Main features
- Low/Medium-Viscosity Epoxy Catalyst
- Encapsulation and Potting Systems
- Adhesion and Electrical Insulation
Product Description
LOCTITE® CAT B97 is an epoxy curing catalyst designed for use with compatible LOCTITE® and STYCAST® epoxy resin systems. The catalyst is formulated to provide controlled curing performance, reliable processability, and strong mechanical and electrical properties after cure. Its balanced reactivity enables use in encapsulation, potting, casting, and industrial adhesive applications where dependable cure characteristics and long-term durability are required.
Key Features & Benefits
- Epoxy catalyst for thermosetting resin systems.
- Designed for controlled curing performance.
- Supports encapsulation and potting applications.
- Provides durable cured-system properties.
- Suitable for electronic and industrial applications.
- Good compatibility with epoxy resin formulations.
- Reliable processing and handling characteristics.
Recommended Applications
- Electronic encapsulation.
- Electrical insulation systems.
- Industrial potting compounds.
- Casting and molding applications.
- General-purpose epoxy curing systems.
Technical Specifications
No specifications available.
Additional Information
Technical Properties
As-Supplied / Before-Processing Properties
| Property | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Epoxy Catalyst | — | LOCTITE CAT B97 |
| Appearance | Amber Liquid | — | As supplied |
| Odor | Amine | — | Typical |
| Density | 1.0 | g/cm³ | Typical |
| Viscosity | Low to Medium | mPa·s | Processing temperature |
| Solubility | Limited in Water | — | Typical |
| Physical State | Liquid | — | As supplied |
Technical Properties
After-Processing / Final-State Properties
| Property | Value | Unit | Condition / Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cure Mechanism | Epoxy Crosslinking | — | With compatible epoxy resin |
| Electrical Insulation | Excellent | — | Typical cured system |
| Chemical Resistance | Good | — | Typical cured system |
| Mechanical Strength | High | — | Fully cured formulation |
| Adhesion | Excellent | — | Metals and engineering materials |
| Dimensional Stability | Good | — | Cured system |
| Thermal Resistance | Good | — | Typical epoxy network |
| Application Type | Encapsulation / Potting | — | Typical end use |
